Fairport, NY (March 1, 2010) - First American Equipment Finance has announced that David Connolly has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer.  Connolly has more than 25 years experience in the equipment leasing and finance industry, including eighteen years as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Hitachi Capital America Corp.

Michael Ziegelmann has been named Executive Vice President of Finance.  Ziegelmann has served in multiple finance capacities with First American for nearly a decade.  Prior to joining First American, he spent 10 years in public accounting with Rehmann Robson.

Eric Lemire has also joined First American as Vice President and Treasury Manager.  Lemire has previously held senior treasury positions with finance companies including Alter Moneta Corporation.

"This highly competent and experienced finance team plays an important role to the organization's continued growth and success," said William Verhelle, CEO.   "I am pleased to have this team working with our valued business partners."